Imagine winning a case against a vendor that had stolen from you. Then a judge rules you have to give the stolen money back because the vendor’s broke.

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Tags: Bankruptcy, Felony, Larceny, Office space

Thanks to economic turmoil, this country’s bank notes have more value as collectibles than as currency. And that’s not even the worst part.

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Tags: Africa, Bank notes, Currency rate, Suffering economy, Zimbabwe

You’d think athletes with devotion and willpower strong enough to bring home Olympic gold wouldn’t waste their reward money on all-night parties and gambling. Apparently, you’d also be wrong.

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Tags: Beijing, Boxing, Installment plans, Olympics, Thailand